High school alumni

Did you attend Windham High School? As a member of the alumni, you may be interested in joining the Windham High School Alumni Association, the oldest organization in Windham. Formed in the early 1920s, the group continues to meet and plans a banquet each May, in addition to providing scholarships and support for the high school. If you’d like to join, and/or attend the banquet, contact Sam or Sue Simonson, ssimons1@maine.rr.com. Better yet, help with the plans for this year’s May 15 dinner by attending the next meeting of the association on Tuesday, April 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Room at the high school. Invitations to this year’s banquet will be mailed or e-mailed to association members the first week of April. The limit at the cafeteria at the middle school – where the dinner is held – is 300, so join up now!

Grief support group

The last issue of Senior News, published by Southern Maine Agency on Aging, announces a new group being formed in Windham. VNA Home Health & Hospice is offering a six-week grief support group in Windham starting April 20 at the North Windham Union Church. The group will be held Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. starting April 20 and ending May 25. You must call Linda Hopkins at 400-8714 to sign up. This will be a closed group (same group of people meeting for the six sessions) led by experienced group facilitators. There is no charge. For more information, call Hopkins or contact her at Hopkins@vnahomehealth.org.

Easter egg hunt

Cornerstone Assembly of God invites you to an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 27, from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at 48 Cottage Road for toddlers to age 12. There will be crafts, a snack, a story and of course the egg hunt. For more information, call 892-5980.

Not for seniors only

A new Agewell Exercise Program will be held on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., every other week, starting April 8 at Unity Gardens senior housing, 124 Tandberg Trail. The program consists of exercises for fall prevention and runs through August. Sponsored by Southern Maine Agency on Aging, all are welcome. Help yourself stay healthy and upright! Call 1-800-427-7411 and ask for Anne Murray or drop in. This is open to all ages and anyone concerned about falling.

Fabulous Fifties

The Fabulous Fifties, Windham High School classmates who have been gathering at area restaurants for the past few years, met at Pat’s Pizza in March to catch up on all the news. Among the diners: Ellen Jordan, Carlene Crandall, Jeanne Stiles, Donna Jasper, Joan Kirk, Stella Mitchell, Cecelia Termini, Betty Roberts and Nancy Ziehler. The group varies, depending on who may be visiting from out of town.

Plan ahead for this

On April 18, Bob Marley will perform at the high school auditorium. Tickets will be $15 and proceeds will be split 50/50 between Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors and Camp Sunshine. Tickets will be available at a variety of places in Windham. But mark your calendars now if you’re a Bob Marley fan!

Boiled dinner at church

A traditional New England boiled dinner will be served at Windham Hill United Church of Christ on Saturday, March 27, from 5-6:30 p.m. The menu includes corned beef, cabbage, carrots, onions, turnips, potatoes and dessert. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. The church is located at 140 Windham Center Road. All are welcome.

Half-price sale

All clothing is half price through March 27 and you can buy a bag for $5 at the North Windham Union Church thrift shop downstairs in the church building on Route 302, North Windham. Hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday and Thursday from 1-3 p.m. Now’s the time to stock up!

Planning an event?

The Windham Veterans Center (in back of the Windham Mall) has a beautiful facility available to rent for a variety of functions including parties, banquets, receptions, graduation parties, reunions, workshops, auctions, and more. Plenty of parking, kitchen facilities, tables and chairs are all here. Space available for 200 people. For more information, call 892-1159 and leave a message, or Don Swander at 892-7242, cell 838-1455.

Book group

Robert Goolrick’s “A Reliable Wife” will be the subject book for the March 30 Book Group at Windham Public Library. Everyone is welcome to this 6:15 p.m. gathering. For more information, call Barbara or Laurel at 892-1908.

Annual yard sale

Madeline Roberts has started planning for the 4th Annual Yard Sale on May 8 to benefit the Food Pantry. They need donations of small appliances, kids games and puzzles, dish sets, small appliances, cooking dishes, small furniture items, lamps – just anything a family can pick up at little cost. Donations will be accepted now through April 30.

Preserving history

Windham Historical Society has been around for more than 40 years, routinely providing history tours for school children and presenting free public programs on subjects ranging from building stone walls to the Civil War. Most recently, dozens of people from Windham and surrounding towns attended a two-hour program on the Cumberland & Oxford Canal. The society’s Web site, windhamhistorical.org, offers information on future programs and endeavors, as well as an application form for anyone who would like to join. New members are always welcome.

On Monday, April 26, the group will meet at the museum on Windham Center Road for a 7 p.m. program on Windham’s old schools. The public is welcome to attend. There is no charge, but donations are always needed to continue the vital work of preserving history.